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INA231AIYFDR

TIINA231AIYFDR

Texas Instruments
Current Monitor Regulator High/Low-Side 12-DSBGA (1.65x1.39)
Active3,177 in stock

Overview

The INA231AIYFDR is a high-side or low-side current-shunt and power monitor with an I2C and SMBus-compatible interface. It monitors both a shunt voltage drop and the bus supply voltage, providing programmable conversion times and averaging modes. The device is designed for precision power monitoring in space-constrained applications, supporting bus voltages up to 28V.

Why Choose This Part

The device offers high accuracy with a 0.5 percent maximum error and features an extremely low sleep current of 3uA for power-sensitive designs. Its 1.65mm x 1.39mm DSBGA package is ideal for high-density layouts where PCB real estate is at a premium.

Applications

Smartphone Power Management
Monitoring battery discharge and charging currents in mobile devices due to the ultra-small DSBGA footprint.
Telecom Infrastructure
Real-time power consumption tracking for line cards and high-density server blades.
Battery Chargers
Precision current sensing for Li-ion battery charging profiles to ensure safety and efficiency.

Key Specifications

Accuracy +/-0.5%
Function Current Monitor
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 12-XFBGA, DSBGA
Sensing Method High/Low-Side
Voltage - Input 0V ~ 28V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 12-DSBGA (1.65x1.39)

Getting Started

To evaluate this part, use the INA231EVM evaluation module which provides a hardware platform for testing different shunt resistors and bus voltages. Connect the I2C interface to a microcontroller like an MSP430 or an Arduino for data logging, and ensure the shunt resistor is sized according to the expected current range to maximize the 16-bit resolution.

INA231A Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Package Stock
INA231AIYFDR (this part) XFBGA-12 3,177
INA231AIYFFR UFBGA-12 37,393

Also Consider

INA219 TITexas Instruments - A more common SOT-23 alternative if the ultra-small DSBGA package is difficult to manufacture or inspect.
INA226 TITexas Instruments - Offers higher precision with lower offset voltage for applications requiring extreme accuracy at low current levels.
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